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Tofu and leek stir-fry

Stir-fries are a quick and easy way to get the family fed and you can usually find ingredients in your vegetable drawer to use up. Leeks are a springboard for this vegetarian stir-fry when in season, but you can use vegetables that are abundant for you at the time.

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.5
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 x 250g packets quick-cook brown rice
  • 300g firm tofu, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced, rinsed
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon each minced garlic and ginger
  • 1 cup grated or spiralised courgette
  • 1 cup grated or spiralised carrot
  • 1 red capsicum, seeds removed, sliced
  • ½ cup frozen edamame beans, thawed
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to garnish
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Cook rice following packet directions and keep warm until ready to serve.

    2 In a shallow dish, place tofu slices and drizzle over tamari.

    3 In a large frying pan or wok, heat oil on high. Add tofu slices and tamari to pan and cook until golden on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.

    4 Add leek, onion, garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add courgette, carrot, capsicum and edamame and sauté for 5 minutes. Add spinach, spring onions and tofu to the pan. Toss together and cook for another minute to reheat tofu and wilt spinach.

    5 Serve immediately with rice, topped with extra spring onion and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check tofu and tamari are gluten free.

    HFG tip

    NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

     

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